Game Thread: Indiana Fever (2-2) vs. Tulsa Shock (1-3) - former rivalry still hot? Or not?
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 7:29 PM EDT
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This is the in-game thread - comments are not only welcome, but encouraged!
Who: Indiana Fever vs. Tulsa Storm
What: Will a series that had some heat when the Shock was located in Detroit will be renewed here in Tulsa?
Where:BOK Center - Tulsa, OK
When:7:00 p.m. cst
TV/Radio/Internet: The COX Channel, WNBA Live Access
The Story:
Sam James has the complete game preview here!
Sam leaves no stone unturned for Indiana as he breaks down the game, discussing the shooting of Katie Smith, the energy of Shay Murphy, the new face on the Fever sidelines recently acquired from the Tulsa Shock, Shavonte Zellous and what has been somewhat of a focus of Tulsa head coach Nolan Richardson in his rebounding concerns.
From the Tulsa side, my eyes will be on the short(er) bench as an already slim 11-person roster will be down to just 10 in this contest, how coach Richardson will choose to use rookies Amanda Thompson and Marion Jones and if the shorter rotation will affect the teams obvious reliance on a fast and frenetic pace.
Almost time for some Shock Ball!
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Come on...
I know you’re interested in seeing how eager Zellous is to drop 20 on ’em after the trade! ;)
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If she does that
then I will become a fan of hers! :)
Indy has depth out the wazoo.
by just checkin on May 29, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I’ve been a fan of hers — agree with Crystal Robinson that she might force things sometimes, but that ability to get to the ft line as a rookie was quite impressive.
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I'm nervous about that.
I definitely think it could happen. I think she fits in great with Indiana and will be an integral piece of their team. I’m just hoping not tonight! LOL
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
...and knowing Lin Dunn...
She won’t be tonight — they have a pretty well developed core and if it took Morris a few games to get significant time (injury notwithstanding), I can’t imagine a player like Zellous sliding right in…
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Starters
For the visiting Indiana Fever:
G Eshaya Murphy
G Tully Bevilaqua
C Tammy Sutton-Brown
F Katie Douglas
F Tamika Catchings
For the Tulsa Shock
G Shanna Crossley
G Sholanda RObinson
G Alexis Hornbuckle
F Chante Black
C Kara Braxton
Officials: Sue Blauch, Byron Jarrett, Felicia Grinter
Wait... Murphy is starting?
Interesting….
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Crystal Robinson just called Chante Black "a young Yolanda Griffith"
Wow… high praise!
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WOW indeed
If she plays like “a young Yolanda Griffith” tonight perhaps I can get her thoughts on that one…
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Scholanda Robinson's ankle
Another thing to watch…. Scholanda tweeted yesterday that she sprained her ankle in practice. She’s starting so I can’t imagine it was too terrible, but…definitely something to keep an eye on.
Live Access is hilarious!
They sound like characters from Duck Tales tonight! lol
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They changed it... I guess that's a good thing overall... but humorous nonetheless...
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How's the crowd look from your perspective on media row?
…especially given recent press saying BOK is too big for them…
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Hmmm....
Well, the side behind me is definitely more full than the side I’m viewing. As for that story, incidentally that reporter isn’t at the game tonight.
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
OOOhh.. January out...
So Zellous might get some PT….
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assuming...
Jene Morris comes in to run some point, thus leaving some extra minutes at the backup 2 open…
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OK...Black is just a monster on the boards this year...
Wow.. say what you want about the Zellous trade, but Richardson won that one for what this team needs to do…
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Shock look much better overall at the outset at least...
Giving up threes to Bevilaqua is not a huge lapse…
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Braxton operating well in half court sets too...
The half court can be your friend!
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Nolan Richardson - "That wasn't a shot?"
Crowd wanting the shooting foul, but Kara Braxton actually gets the layup so all is well now.
Next quote – “Get it organized, girls!”
Agreed...
Right now they’re just not finishing..
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Lin Dunn's small lineup - Shay in, Tully in so Briann can spark off the bench in lieu of Shay
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They said on Live Access...
Briann is out tonight… strained something or other…
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Apparently based on medical technology in the NBA...
That means you’ll be back in like 2 days right? ;) (j/k – I’m no doctor)
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Oh MY
Nolan is feisty! Along with his red pants…
“You can’t kick the ball ref! Hey ref, this isn’t soccer!!”
Ask in post game where I can get me some of those..
I’ve been told I need to take some more fashion risks…
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I’m booking my flight now….
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Marion Jones checks in after the timout
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So that's interesting:
Move Zellous and Jones did move up the rotation….
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Haven't paid much attention to Thompson much this year...
How’s she looked Freelantz? What is coach saying about her?
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after the last game, coach said she’d get more minutes if she just kept working hard and he was impressed by her overall defense especially against Whalen last week. I guess without Zellous she HAS to get more minutes, right?
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
EB cracks me up when she puts in on the floor
like a bull in a china shop, but nothing ever sinks.
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My lord Jones is fast...
LMAO…wow…
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KT not comfortable with all kinds of shots right now
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Plenette with the steal and basket!
Unexpected!!
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Before saying Jones is a gimick
be sure to ask the Fever about that issue…
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Not saying Jones is an all-star...
But she is valuable for this system — she can cause problems defensively..and you can’t really guard her in transition…
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That apparently was her MO in college --
Not gonna take a lot of risks, not gonna make many mistakes…
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Very, very impressive first quarter...
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End of the 1st quarter; IND - 18, TUL - 21
Obviously, I’m most impressed with Marion’s speed and defense (and three assists)….how bout you guys?
...and
Tulsa is shooting 64.3% to Indiana’s 29.4%
Tulsa is outrebounding 12 to 5 (what?!)
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No Whitney Houston...
…they’re for real! ;)
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And on the all-important oreb%...
Shock ahead 40%-17%…
If they hadn’t turned it over so much, that would have been a dominant statistical performance…
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I'm impressed with the fever's 29% shooting...
Could really use Briann here, maybe Zellous will get a showing, her 16% shooting isnt much worse =D
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Ummmm....sorry Sam? ;)
(but not really. Hee hee)
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Too hot for ya, huh?
I wouldn’t want to watch anymore either. LOL! Bye Sam…
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
lols, too much stress, I need to watch my other team lose...
Actually, I’m enjoying this game more than what I expect from Suns Lakers…
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Awful, KT is gonna shoot all night until she gets untracked.
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you just can’t tear yourself away, can ya? ;)
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Black is a MONSTER...
This is unreal….
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and Holt looking good too!
That steal was marvy!
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Another three point shooter would be nice for this team...
To make teams pay early in those transition situations….
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Sorry Plenette...
You can are having a career year from the three point line…
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Just heard she got some advice to score 40
and Plenette was like, OK…maybe I will. Hahaha!
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
"Shock are at their best when they're running," said Crystal Robinson.
True, but they are executing the break MUCH better tonight…
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From my vantage point, this is their best show of execution thus far this season…
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah and being down a player and then having a new player...
Won’t help…
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Zellous still missing shots
…guess the new uni doesn’t make the ball go in the hole for her…
Or maybe I typed too soon…second chance worked!
You obviously jinxed your team....
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Took her 15 or so shots to make her first basket for Tulsa, just 2 to make her first basket for Indy….
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, as I've said before..
No matter the outcome, this is impressive for the Shock because they look much improved..
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Tamika Catchings with the ball save!
She’s the only one that has the power on the jump to get the stuck ball out. That’s great stuff right there, folks…
Halftime - IND 35, TUL 40
Oh my!! The first home halftime lead of the season. They were up 52-38 in their win in Minnesota, but that’s the only lead at the break they’ve owned.
Tulsa shooting has cooled down to 51.5% for the half, compared to Indiana’s 36.4%. Amber Holt and Plenette Pierson are the only two players in the game to reach double-digits (both with 10), Kara Braxton is the next leading scorer with 8 and then comes Katie Doublas and Tamike Catchings for the Fever with 7 each.
Chante Black has grabbed 8 rebounds – but has three fouls already….
Those offensive rebounds are critical too
the percentages flipped in the second quarter with the Fever winning 50 – 27%…
And the Shock will need to stop putting the Fever on the line: 12 fta to 6 for the Shock…
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As for the rebounds, I’m surprised the Shock are leading the category at all, but I agree. They’ll need to keep that even at worst in the second half.
The fouls…hmmm…. Part of it can be attributed to Richardson’s assertive style on defense, but it’s a bit daunting to think that everyone but Braxton (who’da thunk) has at least one personal.
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
People can say what they want about Richardson crossing over into women's basketball
But the man knows basketball folks.. just listening to his post-games (via Freelantz) and his halftime talks, he knows what he’s talking about…
Team just needs time…
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Her 2 points came after a miss and then a second chance in the same possession. I think she looked OK but not amazing, still finding her way…
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
A little halftime one on one with Braxton
Richardson giving her a bit of personal advice before the 3rd quarter tips off…
Crystal Robinson is consistent if nothing else:
“Lacy focused on things she’s good at — she’s doesn’t do things she’s not good at.”
The inverse of what she told Dishin about Zellous….
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It's a theory of basketball that I think goes underrated...
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Douglas with the triple
Hits her first attempt of the second after going 2-of-8 from the field in the first half….
Yikes...
really bad fourth foul by Black…
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Yep.
After two double-doubles, don’t think she’s gonna make it tonight (9 boards, 2 points).
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd quarter blues back?
Tulsa has had troubles in the 3rd quarter at home (save the Phoenix game). Being outscoered 15-9 in period to this point.
Quite sure they're playing better nonetheless....
Lacy and Crossley seem to have a good chemistry…
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Marion Jones dancing in the huddle.
…I feel nice, like sugar and spice….I feeeel nice, like sugar and spiiice…
WOAH!!!!!
Halfcourt shot by Natasha Lacy at the end of the 3rd quarter gets the crowd on their feet!!!
Wow...
Add that to her All-Rookie First team campaign highlight reel!
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End of the 3rd quarter; IND 59, TUL 56
10 more minutes in this ‘un. And the refs confirm Lacy’s triple at the end of the 3rd is good!
Coast. To. Coast.
Lacy with a little spin move by the basket to finish it off before the layup…Tied up again…
Commentators suggested that Branxton was either "winded" or "wincing"
Any insight on that?
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She's looking fine on the bench
No one by her, looking very attentive to the game…she’s standing in the huddle a-ok
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Amber Holt - the silent assassin
After the Phoenix game that’s what Richardson referred to her as…
And tonight? The game’s leading scorer with 16 points with 2:43 remaining.
By the way, the Tulsa bench has outscored the starters 41-29
Chante Black now with 5
She has some iffy fouls tonight. Must clean that up if she wants to be a factor on an every game basis for the Shock
Your pregame is coming true….this is a great one, Sam!
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He looks unhappy with someone...
hmmm…
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by Nate Parham on May 29, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
nice play!
got the bench in there for crunch time?
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That’s the Tulsa bench for ya right there! Woo hoo!!
by Jessica Lantz on May 29, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Crowd is GOING WILD here!!!!!
Tulsa with a four point lead and 16.3 seconds away from their first home win
This 11-player roster
makes things very strange; I keep gazing at other teams, thinking, “How many Olympians do they have starting tonight? How many all-stars on the bench?”
I’ve heard a lot of criticism of the new Shock and of their coach, although it seems pretty early in the season to be slamming anyone who isn’t a complete sociopath. And yet this is a team that has no true star players, and they already appear to be shaping up pretty well. Anyone remember how long it took the Atlanta Dream to win a game two seasons ago?
(All I want now is for Tulsa to sign Ashley Walker so we can watch her leap like a gazelle once more!)
Ditto on Walker! :)
…and ditto on any criticism of Richardson.
Sad thing is, most people who doubted Richardson never had any basketball reason to do so to begin with…so they’ll have to go silent now (there were basketball reasons to doubt he could pull it off, but very few people actually bothered to advance those arguments).
At this point, all we can say is that Richardson has done a remarkable job maximizing talent and the Black/Holt trade is looking more brilliant with every double digit rebound game Black puts up and every time Holt leads the team in scoring…
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